Tangled Desires

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the Manhattan skyline pouring through the floor-to-ceiling windows of my penthou

is luxurious penthouse apartment, with its lavishing furnishings and orna

d, and begin to do few

ts. My gaze drifts out the window, observing the breathtaking

m located just off my bedroo

e machines, including a treadmill, free wei

treadmill, my feet pounding out a steady rhythm

ndered back to the night at the club a few

bottle of champagne and we ended up hav

t smile, her sparkling eyes like d

igniting a fire within me. The way she responded to my ca

on the treadmill. I stop, my chest breathing hea

, dragging me o

mutter trying to ref

efforts to shake off the feeling that the encoun

d press, my face set in a determined expression. The clang of metal on metal echoi

rain in my muscles, but I push on, driven by my goals. The sc

gym and head for my room so I w

eeling refreshed and energetic. I walk over to my closet, scanning my rows of tailored suits a

t the tie, ensuring it was perfectly kno

and a pair of black Oxfords which happens t

uick over in the mirror, making sure I

lady's man" I chuck

e soft hum of the penthouse's air conditioning and the faint scent of fresh flower

m the kitchen, where my staff is busy preparing breakfast

butler, Parker greets with a war

deep voice resonating through the

oked salmon, and whole-grain toast," Par

and drops my coffee before me, in seconds the

ng the flavors of the scrambled eggs and smoked sa

yourself yet again" I compliment

rings breaking our conversation. My gaze drifts towards

ds the door, his e

t it, sir"

I hear the sound of footsteps, fol

his eyes slightly

therine Sir"

authority. She wore a soft, blush-colored blouse with billowy

a small pendant resting on her chest, I chuckle a

er heart shaped face and hazel eyes. Her lips wore a natura

feet, comfortable yet polish. A quality

is one of a refined a

" i greet as my he

" she responds smi

able and immediately pour

he inquires, as she recently

i am adjusting well". I answer no

gin, concern etches on her face but I knew

and take care of y

concern mom, i w

f her coffee befo

bella and I met her daughter Jessica, d

her was a few months after high school"

and charming lady, i was thinking you both could meet

y mother never visited unless s

ing right at me "You are always trying

ith her eyes

e sure you are a co

happy and also stop bugging me i

y?" s

but after

hen?" she agree

the date later as I had so much to do at work. I stand up t

n knowing she's right and how i have been focused on cont